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2022 CS Ed Celebration Recap

Last December 10th we celebrated Computer Science Education Week by partnering with multiple organizations with the goal of expanding access to CS education.

Thanks to all sponsors and partners. Special thanks to co-organizers Miami EdTech, Code/Art, Max Ringelheim, Luis De Mendoza and CSTA PBC/Broward

Microsoft Scholarship Opportunities

Microsoft engages and connect to communities inside and outside Microsoft through several opportunities in partnership with their nine Employee Resource Groups. Some of these Employee Resource Groups offer scholarships.

CSTA Miami Teacher Highlight: Delmar Wilson

Math and basketball have been a passion for Delmar Wilson, but while working on his doctoral degree in 2013, he realized there was a gap in diversity in the computer science field. That is when he asked his school to open an AP CS Principles class. Mr. Wilson has also started the Computer Science National Honor Society and is also part of the teacher cohort for the 2022-23 Equity Fellows from CSTA.

CSTA Miami joins CSforALL Accelerator Program

The CSTA Miami Chapter has joined the CSforALL Miami Accelerator program. The goal is to improve CS education in the Miami and to expose more schools, students and families to computer science, especially those who are from communities excluded from learning CS because of race, gender, or geography.

Tech Es Para Todos!

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CSTA Miami, en colaboración con CSforALL, Code/Art, Miami EdTech y Riders.ai, invita a los estudiantes de habla hispana al event Tech Es Para Todos el dia 15 de Octubre en Homestead Cybrarium.

Riders Robotics League

Are your students interested in joining an online robotics league? Now they can, with Riders Robotics League, an Education ESports League for High School and Middle School Students.

2022 TEALS DigiGirlz Day: Virtual Fall Workshop

In partnership with #DigiGirlz, the Microsoft TEALS Program is hosting a virtual workshop for girls in grades 6-12 on Saturday, October 8th. This event will focus on creative careers in user experience and user interface. Adults can help register students at https://aka.ms/DGxTEALS.

Accepting Candidacy Submissions for Chapter Elections

CSTA Miami will be holding elections at the end of August. Please click on read more if you are interested in learning more or becoming a candidate.

Microsoft Summer Mentorship Program

CSTA Miami Leadership Team

April 23rd, 2021

As the school year starts to wind down, we would like to congratulate you for persisting in your role and seeing this year through. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication you have put forth through these trying times. We all look forward to a summer where we can rest and reflect about this unprecedented year, and to a new school year with the hopes that it will bring some level of normalcy to our lives.

As our chapter leaders plan for next school year, we would like to inform you of some changes in our team,

Microsoft TEALS to a Strong Start in Miami

The Microsoft Philanthropies program TEALS, started this school year in Miami, and teachers are already seeing the benefits of the program in their classrooms.

Don't know how to address equity and inclusion in Computer Science?

How do you engage equality and inclusion conversations in computer science? What conversations starters do you use? Do you even engage at all? Check out the following video from CODE.org. Take some time, digest it, and then share it with others. It will definitely help start those conversations.

Teaching Computer Science During Social Distancing

Looking for ways to teach computer science during these pandemic times? The Iowa Department of Education has compiled some resources on this page.

How did our CSTA Miami leaders spend their summer?

Although summer is a time to re-charge, COVID-19 has definitely changed the paradigm for all this year. Our tireless team used that time to continue the mission of CSTA by continuing to grow as educators and on community engagement. Read more to see how some of our team spent their summers.

Teacher Highlight: Mark Godinez

Posted by Willy Orozco

On our first Teacher Highlight, we showcase our very on Chapter Secretary, Mark Godinez. Mark teaches AP computer science Principles, VR Unity coding, and Work Experience at South Dade Senior High School. Learn how he earned the South Florida NCWIT Affiliate Educator of the Year Award.

High Schoolers Trying to Close the Gap in Computer Science

Posted by Willy Orozco on Jun 19, 2019

During our chapter meeting on June 13th, Jake Seymour, Junior from Gulliver Academy, presented his team’s platform CR Coding. Jake and his team won the Congressional App Challenge and presented their work in Washington to members of Congress and the tech community.

STEM Fuse. A way to introduce CS into all subjects

On our last meeting, the founder of STEM Fuse Cater Tatge, presented their platform. Tatge's main goal, besides introducing CS to students at every subject, is to make it affordable.

New Professional Development Page!

CSTA Miami Chapter has a new Professional Development. Here we will be posting all P.D.'s that come our way!

New Jobs Page!

CSTA Miami Chapter has a new Job Opportunities page. As we keep growing our community, we will be posting more jobs. The page also has a link so you can submit more opportunities for posting.

A STEAM Celebration Star Wars Style

Last Friday, May the 4th, middle school students at Gulliver Academy in Pinecrest, hosted primary and lower school students in a STEAM fair where students learned how to code with more than 5 different platforms. The event also involved activities related to each of the STEAM fields.